Fresh air and fresh water – purely Michigan – purely refreshing. Come for the experience that will last a lifetime. You will love all there is to see and do in the heart of Northern Michigan.
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Fresh air and fresh water – purely Michigan – purely refreshing.
Come for the experience that will last a lifetime.
You will love all there is to see and do in the heart of Northern Michigan.
Thirty geocaches have been hidden throughout Roscommon and Ogemaw Counties. They highlight the best of the area in any season! Find at least 28 of the caches, fill out the survey, and receive a collectable, trackable, geocoin. Find all 30 caches to receive your digital souvenir.
Houghton Lake Area Tourism Bureau’s (HLATB) annual prize drawing for their Catch Us If You Can fishing contest is scheduled for April 30, 2023. The drawing will take place at Spicer’s Boat City in Houghton Lake, at 2 p.m.
8 anglers will draw for a chance at the Grand Prize
The grand prize will be awarded based on selection of two matching envelopes out of 20. Each fisherman will choose a tackle box. One box holds a key, which will open a bin containing 20 envelopes. Two matching envelopes must be drawn to win the $100,000 and boat grand prize for the lucky angler. There is a guaranteed first place of $1,000 if the grand prize envelopes are not drawn.
Other prizes include a Mark Martin Ice Fishing School (value$495) and a prize package (value $250) sponsored by Pioneer Hills Marine.
Tammy Thompson of 98.5 UPS and Tom O'Boyle of Great Getaways will both be on hand to interview the anglers and hear their "Fish Stories"!
Discover some of the many reasons to visit Houghton Lake, listed here in no particular order.
A weekend gathering of ATV enthusiasts providing enjoyment of the outdoors, the company of family and fellow ATV enthusiasts, and unique, fun activities.
The Firemen's Memorial is a monument dedicated to all fire fighters that have died in the line of duty. Each year the Michigan Firemen's Memorial Festival is held in remembrance of these brave citizens at the Roscommon County Fire Training Grounds.
To the south of Higgins Lake lies Marl Lake, more wildness, and better wildlife viewing. The Marl Lake portion of the park is about 700 acres and includes Marl Lake and a small boat launch with vault toilets and 5 mile hiking trail.
This 3 mile loop trail winds through an old growth pine forest. Designed for hiking and cross-country skiing this trail has several bridges, including a covered bridge. The trail contains scenic overviews of pristine wetlands areas.
Michigan's largest inland lake covering 22,000 acres. The lake offers great fishing possibilities. Here you will find good fishing possibilities for walleye, pike, bass and bluegill. There are seven access sites strategically located around the lake.
This farm is a 60-acre, open-air, interpretive museum located on Military Road is a working replica of a typical Mid-American farmstead during the 1930s. In this park is a unique Farm Market, full of farm fresh goodies from fresh milled flours and corn meal to home-baked pies. October brings Pumpkin Chunkin' and Carving Contests.
